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The players have also asked European football chiefs for permission to wear black armbands and stage a minute's silence in his memory when they play Ukraine.

Irish Football Association boss Patrick Nelson, said: "The young lad came out to watch some games of football, part of a huge movement from Northern Ireland, a very joyous movement, and it's a tragedy for his family and his friends."

He supported fans' efforts to have a minute's applause.

"We'll ask Uefa whether it's appropriate to have a minute's silence before the game and/or to wear black armbands," he added.